Denver
United States · ColoradoUS
Capital of Colorado, U.S.
Denver is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Officially a consolidated city and county, it is located in the South Platte River valley on the western edge of the High Plains, and is just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains (Rockies). Denver is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital, with a population of 715,522 at the 2020 census. The ten-county Denver metropolitan area, with 3.1 million residents, is the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the country and functions as the economic and cultural center of the broader Front Range Urban Corridor.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 715,522
- Coordinates
- 39.739, -104.985
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Elevation
- 1609 m
Overview of Denver
Denver — a sizeable city in Colorado, United States — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 715,522. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,609 metres.
Things to do in Denver
Nature in Denver
(13)Denver records Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Lakes under nature. All of it is drawn from Denver's recorded activities. That is 13 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Denver
(11)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals as culture options here. The full list runs to 11 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denver.
Sports in Denver
(9)On the sports side, Denver offers Biking, Golf, Running, Skateboard and Skiing. All of it is drawn from Denver's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Denver
(8)Nightlife in Denver covers Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Denver.
Water Sports in Denver
(5)Under water sports, Denver is tagged with Diving, Paddle, Paddleboarding, Scuba Diving and Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Denver.
Adventure in Denver
(4)For adventure, expect Climbing, Escape Room, Off Road Trails and Treasure Hunts. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Denver.
Wellness in Denver
(4)Denver's wellness entries include Ranches, Spa, Therms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Denver is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Denver
(3)Under family, Denver is tagged with Aquariums, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denver.
Shopping in Denver
(2)Under shopping, Denver is tagged with Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Denver.
More to do in Denver
(1)The other activities shortlist for Denver: Secret. All of it is drawn from Denver's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Denver
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Denver straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near Denver that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denver known for?
- Denver, in Colorado, United States, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 715,522 residents.
- What can you do in Denver?
- Recorded activities in Denver include Caves, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Denver?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Denver located?
- Denver is located in Colorado, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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